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Actor Tom Hanks sent the White House press corps an espresso machine on Thursday.

Politics & Government

Tom Hanks Sends The White House Press Corps A Caffeine Infusion (Again)

12:28pm March 04, 2017

by Tamara Keith

For the third time in 13 years, the movie star has sent an espresso machine to the White House press corps, encouraging journalists to "keep up the good fight."

Amid Trump Attacks And Snubs, Zucker's CNN Reclaims Newsy Mission

8:28am March 02, 2017

by David Folkenflik

Jeff Zucker helped make Trump a TV celebrity while at NBC, and some argue the cable network's blanket campaign coverage helped get him elected. But CNN has become a lead target for Trump's criticism.

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Politics & Government

Trump White House Takes Steps To Plug Leaks

8:49am February 28, 2017

by David Folkenflik

President Trump has denounced reporters for relying on leaks and unidentified sources. Yet, the White House has engaged in some leaks of its own to fight the media.

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The Washington Post and other media organizations have launched webpages outlining ways you can leak information to them confidentially.

How The Media Are Using Encryption Tools To Collect Anonymous Tips

3:43pm February 27, 2017

by Sam Sanders

Technology has made for more ways to leak scoops to the press than ever before. And newsrooms across the country are taking advantage of that.

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Trump Administration House Bars Major Media Organizations From Latest Press Briefing

6:43pm February 25, 2017

The relationship between the White House and the news media took another step backward Friday when CNN, The New York Times, BuzzFeed and others were kept out of secretary Sean Spicer's briefing.

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White House reporters line up Friday in Washington in hopes of attending a briefing in press secretary Sean Spicer's office. The off-camera briefing was limited mostly to pool reporters, broadcast networks and conservative-leaning outlets, with reporters

Lashing Out Against Critical Reports, White House Bars Outlets From Briefing

7:34pm February 24, 2017

by David Folkenflik

The move blocked reporters from CNN, The New York Times and others from participating and was seen at least in part as retaliation for a Thursday CNN piece on White House-FBI communications.

Music & Culture

The Struggles Of Austin's Music Scene Mirror A Widened World

1:27pm February 24, 2017

by Andrew Flanagan

As the face of Austin's music office prepares to depart, the city's problems and successes may offer a lesson for the world at large about globalization and technology.

US President-elect Donald Trump calls on a reporter during a press conference January 11, 2017 at Trump Tower in New York.

Voters Trust The Media More Than Trump... Maybe

2:33pm February 23, 2017

by Danielle Kurtzleben

In just a few days, two different polls give two different answers to the same question: Do you trust Trump or the news media more? One lesson here is don't trust any single poll too much.

Milo Yiannopoulos Resigns From Breitbart After Underage Sex Comments

4:52pm February 21, 2017

by David Folkenflik

Milo Yiannopoulos is having a very bad few days. The 32-year-old conservative provocateur resigned from Breitbart, lost a book contract and a high-profile speaking engagement after past remarks resurfaced showing him seemingly praising pedophilia.

Milo Yiannopoulos speaks during a news conference Tuesday in which he announced his resignation as a senior editor with Breitbart News.

After Comments On Pedophilia, Breitbart Editor Milo Yiannopoulos Resigns

4:39pm February 21, 2017

by Rebecca Hersher

One day after he lost both a book deal and a prominent speaking gig, Yiannopoulos said he was stepping down as technology editor for the website formerly run by President Trump's chief strategist.